REDS

Haute Red

#AA1829

RGB 170, 24, 41 · HSL 353°, 75%, 38% · CMYK 0, 86, 76, 33

Haute Red is #AA1829 in HEX — rgb(170, 24, 41), hsl(353°, 75%, 38%), cmyk(0%, 86%, 76%, 33%).

Haute Red pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 75%, 38%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#AA1829

RGB170, 24, 41

HSL353°, 75%, 38%

HSV353°, 86%, 67%

CMYK0, 86, 76, 33

Decimal11147305

CSS RGBrgb(170, 24, 41)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 75%, 38%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Red Tomato 170B-7

ΔE 2.8 · #AE1B27

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 4.4 · #9D0B1E

Dulux

Kaitaia NZ10E4

ΔE 4.8 · #AE2B2F

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2086-10

ΔE 4.9 · #B42836

RAL

Ruby Red 3003

ΔE 5.2 · #9B111E

Vista Paint

Unmatched Beauty C-1109

ΔE 5.5 · #B02D33

Hallman-Lindsay

Unmatched Beauty 1110

ΔE 5.7 · #B12D35

Sherwin-Williams

Positive Red SW6871

ΔE 6.1 · #AD2C34

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 6.4 · #B83236

Dunn-Edwards

Hot Jazz DEA107

ΔE 6.6 · #BC3033

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 8.7 · #B8352E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 11.2 · #9B2C2C

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 11.3 · #BD413A

Valspar

Classic Red 1009-2

ΔE 11.8 · #AE373F

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 12.4 · #C53A4B

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 19.1 · #B64F48

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA1829

#18AA99

Analogous

#AA1872

#AA1829

#AA5018

Triadic

#AA1829

#29AA18

#1829AA

Split-Complementary

#AA1829

#18AA50

#1872AA

Tetradic

#AA1829

#72AA18

#18AA99

#5018AA

Monochromatic

#240509

#670F19

#AA1829

#E12D42

#EB707E

Rectangle

#AA1829

#AA9918

#18AA99

#1829AA

Compound

#AA1829

#AA5018

#18AA99

#1872AA

Variations

Lighter

#DF2238

#DD6472

#E5ABB1

Darker

#8B101F

#610914

#3A040B

Saturation

#774B50

#AA1829

#B60C20

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

7.31:1

AAA

vs Black

2.87:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#AA1829

#746A20

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA1829

#4E4E27

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA1829

#A82633

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Haute Red carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#BF3F3A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AA1829

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AC445E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#1E877B

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AA1829;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA1829;

CSS Variable

--color-haute-red: #AA1829;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'haute-red': '#AA1829' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA1829] text-[#AA1829]

SCSS

$haute-red: #AA1829;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA1829?

#AA1829 is Haute Red, a deep red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA1829 warm or cool?

Haute Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Haute Red?

Haute Red works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Haute Red?

Haute Red pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Haute Red?

You can download Haute Red on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Haute Red?

The hex code is #AA1829. In RGB it's 170, 24, 41, and in HSL it's 353°, 75%, 38%.

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